Psalms for All Seasons ‎#128A

128A. Blest Are They Who Trust

Text Information

• First Line: Joy abounds for all the faithful
• Title: Blest Are They Who Trust
• Author (refrain): Hal H. Hopson
• Author (stanzas): Michael Morgan
• Refrain First Line: Blest are they who trust
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain
• Language: English
• Publication Date: 2012
• Scripture:
  Psalm 128
• Topic: Biblical Names and Places: Israel; Biblical Names and Places: Jerusalem; Biblical Names and Places: Zion; Blessing; Boasting; Daily Prayer: Midday Prayer; Delight; Elements of Worship: Praise and Adoration; Faith; God: Trust in; God's: Gifts; God's: Kingdom; God's: Way; Happiness; Jesus Christ: Parables of; Joy; Life Stages: Children; Life Stages: Death; Life Stages: Family; Life Stages: Generations; Love; Occasional Services: Christian Marriage; People of God / Church: Family of God; Prayer; Ten Commandments: 5th Commandment (honor your fahter and mother); Year A, Ordinary Time after Pentecost, July 24-30
• Copyright: Refrain © 2008 Birnamwood Publications, a division of MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. ; Stanzas © 1999, 2011 Michael Morgan, admin. Faith Alive Christian Ministries

Tune Information

• Name: RUSSIAN TUNE OLD
• Arranger: Hal H. Hopson
• Meter: 8.7.8.7 with refrain
• Key: G Major
• Source: Adapted from traditional Russian Orthodox chant.
• Copyright: Arr. © 2008 Birnamwood Publications, a division of MorningStar Music Publishers, Inc. (arranger)
• Notes: There is a nice interplay here between a Russian folk melody and Russian Orthodox chant. To enjoy the contrast between these two sections, encourage all to sing harmony at each return of the refrain.